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"Charles Dickens Museum, Portsmouth
The birthplace of the author, a faithful recreation of his parents house in the Regency style of 1809, contains furniture, ceramics, glass and household objects laid out ..." More

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The first time I saw Portsmouth was late at night from the top of the white
cliffs of Portsdowne Hill, a hill fort which overhangs the three roads
connecting the island city of Portsmouth to the rest of Hampshire. I
thoroughly recommend all first time visitors do this, mainly because this is
probably the only time they will find Portsmouth pretty but also because
there is a great pub/restaurant on the top of the hill and a resident burger
van in the car park. Views from the top are spectacular day or night, with
the South Downs to the north and on a clear day all the way south to the
Isle of Wight and as far west as Southampton.
Portsmouth truly is ugly, only Old Portsmouth manages to retain any
character at all, with it‚s maze of cobbled Georgian streets leading to the
original harbour. However for anyone interested in ships, from the most
ancient to the most modern, the Norman port of Portsmouth is heaven on
earth? and also the sea. Here, Henry VII made Portsmouth a royal dockyard
by building the world‚s first dry dockyard which, with Nelson‚s tall ship,
the intact HMS Victory and the HMS Warrior in the Royal Naval Museum, plus
the Mary Rose museum - excellent to satisfy kids‚ fascination with wrecks,
makes Portsmouth a must-visit.
Don‚t expect too much from Portsmouth‚s sea front. The beach is grey and
shingled with a walkway next to it - quite good for watching passing royal
navy ships go past but little else. Most sun-lovers end up on neighbouring
Hayling Island. However there is a nice little water bus taking a circular
route round Portsmouth Harbour, past the 3rd century roman fort of
Portchester Castle, which is very well preserved and well worth a visit.

The Royal Maritime Club
(0.60 miles)

Just a few hundred metres from Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, the hotel offers free Wi-Fi, comfortable en suite rooms and a swimming pool, spa and steam room.
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The Duke Of Buckingham
(0.73 miles)

The Retreat Guest House
(0.78 miles)

A Grade II listed building in the heart of Southsea’s conservation area, this Victorian house has been extensively modernised and now offers contemporary comforts whilst retaining its original character.

Travelodge Portsmouth
(0.96 miles)

Located just off the M275 and only 1 mile from the city centre, the Travelodge Portsmouth is the ideal base for your break on the south coast. The Historic Dockyards, Sea Life Centre and all ... More
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Queens Hotel
(1.04 miles)

The Queen's Hotel enjoys superb views of the Solent and Isle of Wight. Situated in Portsmouth, Hampshire, on Southsea's historic seafront.
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Premier Inn Southsea
(1.10 miles)

Ideally positioned on Southsea seafront next to Clarence Pier Amusement Arcades and Funfair. Other local attractions include the historic Dockyard and Gunwharf Keys. Conveniently located for both Southsea and Portsmouth train stations.
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Ashby's Gastropub & Boutique Hotel
(1.12 miles)

In the heart of Southsea, close to the seafront, this recently refurbished boutique hotel offers beautifully appointed rooms with modern comforts such as wireless internet access and flat-screen TVs.
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